Foreign drug cartels have used brutal tactics of violence and the threat of violence against United States citizens.
Michael McCaul
The Public Record
Michael Thomas McCaul is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 10th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he has been active in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on national security and foreign policy. McCaul has played a significant role in discussions surrounding U.S. relations with countries like Ukraine and Russia, often emphasizing the importance of NATO and the need for a strong response to aggression.
Their report and past hearings held by this subcommittee underscore the need for a comprehensive review of the Federal Government's role in protecting the border.
We are here today to learn more about these efforts and how they might be helpful as a model going forward for the Nation.
I was very proud to introduce several border-security measures that my good friend Henry Cuellar supported.
I am honored to have these esteemed public servants before this committee here today, and I look forward to your testimony.
I have introduced legislation that would designate the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
Today we meet to examine the threat facing our Nation along the Southwest Border from a strategic military perspective.
You can talk tough, but when it comes time to putting your money where the tough talk is, somehow it is not there.
Our report concludes that Washington is responsible for securing the border.
I don't view this as Republican/Democrat issue. I don't see it as a partisan issue. I see this as a bipartisan issue.





